Petticoats & Parasols Part I ~ Welcome Southern Belle Soiree

 

 Petticoats & Parasols has come and gone like Gone With The Wind. These beautiful southern belles have filled my my heart with friendship, love, and special memories of a weekend that I will truly never forget.

The event kicked off Thursday night with a Welcome Southern Belle Soiree Party.

 

Handmade packets with weekend details, maps, and "must see" places were included.

 

 

Pretty Magnolias graced the tables.

 

 

Rosalyn-Sue hosted a fabulous gift swap. She designed and made the bags for the ladies. They turned out so pretty!

Rosalyn-Sue also WOWED us with the Southern Sugar Bar that she created for us all to enjoy. All the ladies had a grab bag and could scoop up candy to take back to their room and enjoy. She had mini dessert plates of pies and cakes. We were all in sweet tooth heaven!!!

 

 
Candies and desserts....oh my!!!

 

Miss Christine posing at the Sugar Bar!

  
   

We kicked off the night with yummy Peach Martinis! They were a hit with the ladies!

Cheers!

 

Some great captures of the ladies.

 

 
After dinner we had the fabulous honor of hearing Jo Packham speak and sign books for the ladies.   

 

We ended the night by changing into some casual clothes and boarding the Old Savannah trolley for a nightly ghost tour.

One of the houses that was super haunted had several orbs. All the ladies including I, were snapping up photos of the Davenport house to see the "spiritual" orbs. Can you see the round blobs? Pretty neat!

 

Fun & giggles!

 

We had a ball kicking off the event!

Lots more to come....please come back ya'll.

Southern hugs & kisses,

 

 
  
  

  

  
   
 
    

 

Comments

[Analise]

Sniffle sniffle... I. am. so. sad. I cannot believe I missed this! wahhaaa! lol No, really, everything looks just amazing, as I knew it would!! So so SO pretty! I can't wait to see the rest of the photos!!! love ya, analise

[jenny heid]

MAGICAL!!!! Oh myyy!!!! I so so so so wish we could have been there!!! Jenn.....you truuuly outidid yourself!!! Amaaazing!!! Cannot wait for more pics!!!

XOXO

[Linda Lilly Cottage]

Oh wow oh wow...I am especially excited about seeing those orbs, what fun you must have had, simply can not wait until the next installment....oh course I am jealous, but can't wait for more.
Kiss Noises Linda

[Mary Zywar]

Jenn it all lookes so WONDERFUL!!!!!
I would have loved to have gone down for your
beautiful yummy event!! Maybe next time?
Love the photos!
:O)Mary Z

[Lou]

WOW! You girls know how to do it with style!!! Looks like a fantastic creative getaway! Congratulations!! everything looks gorgeous!

[sadie]

oh it all looks utterly fabulous! While I feel sad that I can't get to things like this, I love that I can see the pictures and see what you got up to. Can't wait for Part 2! :O) xx

[vivian]

looks like a wonderful time! Hopefully you'll continue to do this every year and one of these years I'll get there!
You are surely the hostess with the mostess! looking forward to more pictures.
hugs!
vivian

[Tricia k. Johnson]

Good Morning Jen ~ Looks like you Southern Bells had so much fun!!! And you did a fabulous job making the event incredibly special for everyone. What lucky ladies!!! I'm sure you had just as much fun planning and once the event is done it can be kind of "Oh Ho Hum"
So that just means time to start planning another fun event!!! Congats Jen ~ looks like everything was soooooooo nice!!!

[tiffany]

Thank you so much sweet friend for the time of my life. Not one thing would I change, and the memories are priceless that I have with these ladies I now call friends.
xoxo, Tiffany

[Bunny Rose Cottage]

Jenn, it is soooo beautiful!! I so wish I could have been there. I am so excited for you!!! I knew it would be fabulous :):) Cant wait to see more pics!!
Hugs,
Amy

[Karla Nathan]

I knew it would be a glowing success!!

[Kerennguyen]

I wish I could have gone maybe next year I hope.I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures.bye.

[claudie]

OH JENN
How stunning. Next year for SURE. I'm there so there. LOVE SAVANNAH. I'll be ready for another fix. I'll also need Cheryl's baked goods to take home lol
Love You
Love Claudie
xoxoxo

[Cathy]

Sweet Jenn,

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for one of the most delightful experiences of my life. You had an idea and turned it into the perfect reality for a weekend filled, with laughter, friendship, fun and creativity. It was over the top PERFECT in every way for me. From the cupcakes to the parasols, I loved it all.

I was feeling a little strange when I was in Savannah. Not quite as talkative as my usual self. I thought it was allergies, but I woke up this morning with a terrible head cold and no voice! Go figure! Who knew!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the best time ever Jenn. I can't wait for your next adventure. I know I will be there with bells on! YOU GO SWEET GIRL AND MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY FOR THOSE WHO LOVE YOU.

xo Cathy

[Katie Pridemore]

You did a fansatic job!! I wasn't able to attend becasue I was attending a Beth Moore conference, a Christian Woman's speaker, in Atlanta, GA but thought about the event all weekend and checked from Sunday on on the blog for pictures! Your blog is very inspirational! I am only 23, younger than most of your readers I think, but my friends and I love your blog and your ideas! Can't wait to see more pictures from Petticoats and Parasols!

[Karen DeCapite]

Jenn -
I just KNEW it would fabulous and I was right. Down to every last little detail. Your 2 fabulous instructors Christine and Tiffany, and of course Jo! CAnnot forget Rosalyn Sue and she is in my thoughts and prayers.
I wish you could've relaxed more and enjoyed it along with the rest of us. But you were busy making it a memorable occasion for all of us and I was thrilled to be included. A wonderful, wonderful time.
And so I want to thank you - really thank you . . . for just a great weekend.
Much love and hugs! Karen

[Shannon]

Oh my goodness! It looks like ya'll had a blast! I would have loved to have been there! Can't wait to see more pictures!

Shannon
Shabby Shan's Cottage

[andrea singarella]

I'm sniffling along with Analise.....
Everything looks amazing, gorgeous, unforgettable, fun-filled! I'm so glad you girls had such a magical time! Jenn, I have a feeling you outdid yourself....if that's possible!!
xoxox a

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Awww....thank you Karen! I SO appreciate your lovely compliments regarding the event and I cant thank you enough for being a special part of the beautiful
and magical weekend! HUGS!!! XOXO

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you Katie! I appreciate your sweet kind words! Hugs! XO,Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you SOOO Much Cathy for all of your loving kind words! I am SO happy to have the opportunity to meet and get to know you! I would be delighted if you were to attend another one of my future events *IF* I ever decide to do another one. ;) Super big hugs for your love and support! XOXO,Jenn

[Heidi Meyer]

Thank you so much for such a spectacular event Jenn! All of your heart and hard work made for such a memorable event for so many women. Thank you, thank you, thank you! xo's Heidi

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you Claudie!!! Your comments and sweet emails have me in SMILES! :))) Love to you, Jenn

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you Karla! Lots of work, but well worth it!!! XOXO

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Thank you Tricia for your lovely sweet comment! ;) XOXO,Jenn